Grant Swift
Grant Swift

Grant Swift

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$250/hour
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Introduction: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SENDING AN INQUIRY. Thumbtack will charge professionals automatically when you send your request, and the cost can be up to $187. Refunds are extremely rare. Please take the following information into account: My rate for an informal event within 40 miles of NYC is $250/hr with a $300 minimum. Formal events (weddings and corporate) are $400+/hour. Thank you! Grant’s unique performances as a one man band have made him one of the most sought after event musicians in the Northeast United States. His repertoire of over 500 songs contains everything from Stevie Wonder to Pachelbel, Neil Young to Ed Sheeran, not to mention his original works. As a “live looping” artist, Grant fills out the sound with his characteristic playing and looping of guitar, bass, keys, and percussion. Since no backing tracks are used and everything is created live, no two performances are ever exactly the same. HuffPost called his former musical project one of "5 Must-See Indie Summer Concerts in NYC." His versatility has him performing weddings, galas, and corporate events in venues as diverse as concert halls, restaurants, and steamboats. Clients have included Dior, Audi North America, The New York Yacht Club, Time Out New York, and Hudson Yards. Biography: Swift is a New York City boy and the son of a preacher. Born in Manhattan, formed in the tri-state, and educated in the Bronx, he currently hails from Brooklyn. By deploying his eclectic training in Baroque and Classical music and drawing deftly from the palette of the R&B, Psychedelic Rock, Jazz, and Pop he played growing up, Swift crafts music that “brilliantly recreates a modern mashup sound" (Impose). While studying at Fordham University, Swift served as the Music Director of ICCA Semi-Finalists, The Fordham Ramblers (Fordham University’s original all-male acapella group.) As he earned a full double major BA in Music Composition and Philosophy, Swift’s characteristically intricate vocal arrangements led the group to their first Quarterfinal placement.
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Current Top Pro

Hired 46 times

Serves Brooklyn, NY

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Mike S.
Feb 18, 2022
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Grant recently performed at my wife’s 50th Birthday party. Grant is easy going and a pleasure to work with while preparing for the party. He spent time to collaborate on a music play list and any special request. At the party he shines with talent and professionalism. Our guests truly enjoyed listening to Grant and he help the evening flow into a really memorable night. Thankfully, I will not have to research entertainment for our next party, provided that Grant is available- he will be our go to…make him yours too!

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Jazz / Blues • Covers • Variety • Other

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Richard l.
May 2, 2022
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Grant was amazing. Great voice and Technique Can't thank him enough. Music always makes or breaks the event and Grant creates the best of vibes. Looking forward to using his talents again.

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Vocals • Guitar • Rock / classic rock • Outdoors

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Stephen b.
Jan 31, 2023
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Grant is true professional. I highly recommend him for any and all events. His song choices and abilities far exceeded any and all of our expectations. Thank you Grant see you again soon.

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Guitar • No preference • Pop / top 40 • Rock / classic rock • Oldies • Other

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David C.
Apr 4, 2022
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I hired Grant for a birthday party for my wife. He was very responsive and laid out all the costs for me in advance. I gave him the type of music I wanted played which for us was soft rock and blues and he did a great job. We even had a nice jam session at the end and it was a blast. We had a lot of compliments on our choice of musician from our guests. I would definitely use Grant again.

Details: Birthday party • 25 guests or fewer • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Vocals • Rock / classic rock • Covers • Other

Grant Swift's reply
Thanks so much David! Looking forward to the next time.
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Rana S.
Sep 2, 2022
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I walked down the aisle to a heavy metal version of "here comes the bride" that Grant played on his guitar. It was an awesome experience and a cool vibe the crowd was not expecting. Grant is a wonderful musician and I highly recommend him!

Details: Wedding ceremony • 76 - 100 guests • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • No preference • Rock / classic rock • Outdoors

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